Sorry...

Hi Everyone...not that anyone really reads this. :) It has been a crazy time since February. I just wanted to let everyone know that my pregnancy is over...and James is here! Work is going well, if stressful....but I thought I would finally post my birth story tonight and maybe a picture or two of my son.

By the end of June, I was positively miserable! I felt as if I was huge and awkward. James was still doing well...he was a perfect baby during my pregnancy. I was so lucky! I never had high blood pressure or any complications. He just was way too comfy! I worked until June 30th and had a scheduled induction for July 1st.
This was me on the actual due date of June 29th...see what I mean about being HUGE! :)

I went into the hospital at 8 p.m. on July 1st after a meal of fried cat fish..YUM! I got my first pill to help soften my cervix at 10 p.m. Nothing really happened most of the night and I watched food network and slept. I got my second softening pill at 2 a.m. and was constantly monitored...but still nada! At 8 a.m. the real fun began....the pictocin...Man I hate that stuff! I got started on the iv drip and mild contractions started. It wasn't too bad at first...just felt like a period starting. I finally saw my OB/GYN around 11 a.m. He told me he was checking to see if I was dilating...he failed to mention that he was about to break my water. MAN I WAS PISSED! That hurt so bad and I didn't appreciate not being warned. In the mean time, my iv drip was being increased every thirty minutes or so. I really got to where I hated that nurse!

After having my water broken, the contractions increased. I did not see my doctor again until later that evening. The nurse came in around 4:30 and check me...I still had not dilated past a 2. I was told that they were either going to start all over the next day or perform a c-section. The doctor called the hospital and informed them that it would be a c-section. That was about 5 p.m. The evil pictocin was finally turned off and then I got to lay there for 2 hours in immense pain. My husband finally got a nurse and told her either give me pain medication or else basically. Just as they put the pain meds in my IV line the OR team arrived. I was pushed to the OR...scared and excited all at the same time! I couldn't wait to meet my little man! Shawn got to stay in the OR with me, which made things much better.

At 8:06 p.m. James Alexander Parsons made his entry into this world. He came out screaming his bloody little head off...I knew right away he had a great set of lungs! The doctor brought him around to my head and I told him "Hi baby James...Mommy loves you"...he instantly quieted down. It was the most special and beautiful moment of my life to see that little squealing boy. He scored excellently on his APGAR (of course...he is my baby!) and he was whisked away with his papa to the nursery while I got sewed up. I found out later that he was 7 lbs 2 oz and 20 inches long.


And that was his entry into this world. He has been a blessing ever since and I will write more later!

IT'S A BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The top picture is our precious little boy's profile image. We are very very excited about him!!! :)

Baby growing and new jobs...

While I know everyone mainly cares about the status of the sprog in my belleh, I am going to talk about my new job first! HA! I had mentioned in my last post about applying for the position of CPS investigator...well guess what!! I GOT IT! I am very excited as this will give us an opportunity to save up for the baby and move into a house with insulation! I will begin orientation for the state on Feb. 1 and my 12 week training course begins on Feb 22. The only sucky thing is that training is in Houston, but thankfully north Houston. I am finally getting to use that fancy degree I worked my bum off for!

Now on to more important things: the sprog. My first doctor's appointment went well. It was more of an initial consultation including blood work and going over paperwork. I really like the nursing staff!! I have two more appointments this week: one with the Dr. on Wed and the ultrasound on Friday. These exams will entail the fun stuff like pelvic exams and medical history. Friday will be exciting because we should be able to find out the sex of the baby...which brings me to my next topic:

Gender...
I keep getting asked what gender I prefer. I would be a liar if I said I had no preference. I think that deep down most women want a girl mainly because we are girls and we kinda understand the mechanics and the ins and outs of girlhood. That being said, I am hoping for a little girl.

I have also been asked if I will be disappointed if the baby is not a girl...and to that I respond: HELL NO! We are so blessed to be having this child. I just want a healthy, happy baby that will occasionally drive me nuts and that we'll love more than anything in this world. Me and Shawn do have a bet going though..his side is more boy dominated and mine is more girl dominated...and yes there are twins on both sides, but we don't talk about that!

As for names...We have chosen them...if you love them, Great! If not, well...as nicely as I can say it, get over it because this is our child and not yours. You may ask why I am a bit bitchy on this...simply because, as my friend Andrea put it, it's not your choice. I appreciate the concern and when you have a child you may name it whatever floats your boat, but these are the names we like and since we'll be the one's screaming it, crying it and saying it with love and adoration...we win!

Girl: Anna Li-The meaning behind this is two fold. My mom's middle name was Ann. She passed away in 1998 and I wanted to honor her memory by naming my daughter after her. Her first name was Edith and while I love the name, I wouldn't do that to my kid. Li has a special meaning for me and Shawn..'nuff said.

Boy: James Alexander-James is my father's middle name and a name that me and Shawn both love. We mutually chose Alexander.

It is finally starting to hit me that I am going to be someones mother...and that scares the living shit out of me. I know I am having the normal fears: what if I screw them up, what if I can't take care of them, OMB this is forever...etc.. I know that I will be a good mother and Shawn is going to be the best Papa in the whole world. I try to calm my fears by reminding myself that already this child has so much love and support between family members and friends. I also know that this is perfectly normal and I am just experiencing what everyone else who has gone through this did. My parents did screw up too bad and neither will we!

That is all for now...

Christmas, Medicaid and the whole crazy thing...

Christmas this year was amazing! I really enjoyed Shawn and I's first Christmas together as a married couple. It was so much fun picking things out for each other an setting up the tree. I once again made the observation that you know you are grown when all you want for Christmas are kitchen appliances!! This year was also the year of the robe...I had asked Shawn for a robe and I got one...then I got one at my grandparents and a small summer robe from my Aunt for after the baby is born. Lesson: if you ask..chances are you will receive. We were in Waco for Christmas with my family which was awesome! I was very pleased by the thoughtfulness behind our gifts from the family which to name a few included:

1. Dutch ovens (yes, now we have 3!!! WHOO HOO)
2. Baby items such as onesies, rattles and etc.
3. Knife set
4. Handmade stockings and wooden items.
   

I then spent a week in Waco with my grandparents. I had a great time, but was glad to come home. I missed my hubby!!!! While I was in Waco, I found out from my sweet husband that I was approved for medicaid...FINALLY!!

I am about 4 months pregnant...and my first doctor's appointment is Friday January, 15th at 10 a.m. I am so excited! So far all is going well. Me and the bathroom are becoming fast pals...I envy when I used to could sleep through the night without going! I have my first maternity jeans all hemmed and ready to wear! I was so excited because I was fed up with wearing the same 2 pairs of sleep pants! I am still lucky in that I have had little to no morning sickness, however I will not brag on that for the fear of getting attacked! I am growing nicely and all is good. I haven't had any real crazy cravings.

On the job front, I had a good interview with CPS for an investigator position. I am also applying for several more positions with CPS in the hopes that one will come through! I feel that the job would be rewarding and to be completely honest the money would be nice! I am hoping to hear something in the next few weeks. I realize it takes time due to the extensive background checks.

Anyway, that is a brief update on me, the baby and what is going on in my part of the world!